Lawmaking Quiz Flashcards
How old must all House of Representatives members be?
25 Years Old
How many members are there in the House and Senate combined?
535 Members
What is the difference in the number of years between a U.S Senator’s term and a U.S House member’s?
4 Year Difference
How many years are in 5 Congressional sessions?
10 Years
What is the title of the presiding officer when Kamala Harris is not in the Senate?
President Pro Tempore
How long do you have to live in the U.S in order to be a Senator?
4 Years
What is the person in charge of the House of Representatives called?
The Speaker (of The House)
“Congress is a ________ legislature made up of two ______”
Bicameral, Houses
“The majority of the lawmaking process takes place in ________________________”
Congressional Commitees
How much of Congress is needed in order to override a presidential veto?
2/3 of Congress